Senior Specialist, Program Management

About the job

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 47586

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic and highly visible program? The Mission Networks Managed Services Division FTI Program is seeking a Program Manager to drive success in program operations, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Essential Functions:

• Drive Vision: Spearhead various program areas including expansion initiatives, performance execution, subcontractor relations, resource planning, and business pursuits

• Strategize for Success: Develop and implement strategies to influence program direction, ensuring both program and business triumphs

• Collaborate and Communicate: Engage directly with customers, management, and cross-functional teams to drive program success; Communicate within and outside of your function or business area, including external parties such as customers and vendors

• Innovate and Solve: Tackle complex problems with innovative solutions, considering variables that impact multiple areas of our organization; Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes to enhance performance

• Manage Projects: Oversee large projects or processes, both inside and outside your immediate job area; Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees; Delegate work and review work products to ensure quality and efficiency

• Drive Business Objectives: Identify and seize new business opportunities by understanding customer needs and requirements; Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the program’s lifecycle; Employ Earned Value Management for effective program planning and control

• Foster Collaboration: Create a collaborative work environment to achieve business objectives; Ensure the availability of resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities; Contribute to the development of departmental goals and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, necessitating U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proven experience in cross-functional, collaborative environments

• In-depth knowledge of the Federal Government budget and authorization process

• Familiarity with FAA, Department of Defense, and/or US Intelligence Community Programs

• Direct experience in customer interactions to define mission needs and translate requirements

• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and manage a dynamic workload

• Strong presentation skills, capable of conveying findings to diverse audiences

• Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines

• Analytical thinker with the ability to provide in-depth analysis and recommendations

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with excellent collaboration and influence skills

• Strong business acumen and written communication skills

• Expertise in forecasting, investment strategy, standard estimating, budgeting practices, capture planning, and proposal development